Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the work placement. It provides an excellent insight into the workings of a law firm.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was very approachable and friendly.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Constant support and guidance was given were requested.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • A good balance of non stop work and time to get on with an assessed research task which had been set at quieter moments.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Students were given in some cases the same jobs as trainees.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Some essential skills have been developed over the course of the two weeks.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very friendly and approachable.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Excellently organised.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Very good social scene with many events and drinks organised.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2012

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